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WFISD proposes hiring in-house remote speech-language pathologists to cut contractor costs and improve continuity
Summary
District staff proposed recruiting and employing remote speech-language pathologists (SLPs) for WFISD to reduce reliance on contracted teletherapy, save on annual contract costs, and offer flexible remote options for on-site staff.
District staff presented a staffing proposal to reduce reliance on contracted speech-language pathologists and to recruit district-employed remote SLPs to deliver teletherapy.
Vanessa (staff member) presented the proposal, describing two components: "WFISD would recruit and employ its own remote SLPs to deliver speech services via teletherapy" and "offering remote work flexibility for on-site SLPs," allowing on-site SLPs to work remotely one day per week. Staff said the move aims to improve continuity of care and reduce contract costs while retaining on-site coverage where students need direct, in-person…
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